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flag CFMEU boss Mark Irving faces backlash for dissolving an anti-corruption unit and promoting a union official linked to alleged corruption.

flag CFMEU administrator Mark Irving faces growing criticism for disbanding an anti-corruption unit weeks after its formation, with its lead investigator quitting over concerns about insufficient resources and capacity. flag Irving later sacked John Perkovic, a union official promoted in July despite prior warnings about his ties to alleged corrupt activities, including receiving a Versace bracelet from gangland figure Mick Gatto. flag Internal probes were not conducted before Perkovic’s promotion, and the unit collapsed after key figures, including former IBAC director Hamish Myers, resigned. flag Union leaders called the reform effort ineffective, while Irving defended his actions, citing external resources and the complexity of tackling long-standing corruption in the construction sector.

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